Licence condition works are the jobs a council asks for before or after granting an HMO licence: things like extra detection, fire doors, a second bathroom, kitchen changes or repairs. For a house in Crowborough we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- East Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- TN3 and TN6
- Location
- 21 miles north-east of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Crowborough involve?
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Certificates and photos for each item
Which rules apply in Crowborough?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Crowborough must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Crowborough?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,700 – £5,600 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £170 – £450 | inspection |
Prices in Crowborough are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Allow Set by the council’s deadline on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Crowborough landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Crowborough
Can you help with an improvement notice?
Yes. We carry out the works listed in the notice and give you evidence of completion. Legal questions about the notice are for your adviser.
How far do you travel from Crowborough?
We cover the whole of East Sussex and work UK-wide. For Crowborough the nearest towns on our list are Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles), East Grinstead (9 miles), Tonbridge (10 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Crowborough?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Crowborough?
Our guide ranges for South East are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Licence condition and schedule-of-works near Crowborough
- Royal Tunbridge Wells · 7 mi
- East Grinstead · 9 mi
- Tonbridge · 10 mi
- Haywards Heath · 12 mi
- Hailsham · 14 mi
- Sevenoaks · 15 mi
- All of East Sussex
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